MY STORYNo one who knows me would call me a victim and I’m not. But I’ve been there- more times than I care to remember. Years ago, while holding my infant daughter, I realized that, although I have a loving, supportive husband and it had been many years since I had experienced physical abuse, I still had a victim mentality. I was living in fear of everything. I suddenly realized that if my babies were in danger, I would panic and freeze, my typical MO. I hugged my kids and decided at that moment to stop being a victim, no matter the cost.

I enrolled in Martial Arts classes and began researching victim behavior. In the process, I learned why victims become victims, again and again. I earned my Black Belt and became an Instructor in order to teach others self defense. By the time I earned my 3rd degree Black Belt, I had opened a semi-underground Self Defense Company teaching victims to escape, and teens to avoid becoming victims.

Over the past 19 years of teaching & ministering, victims have come from every stage and walk of life. Often, they’ve never told anyone of their abuse. Although every story is different, there are similarities that spread into their emotional and spiritual realms. My passion and gift is to bring total healing to these beautiful women*, in order for them to live purposeful lives, including healthy relationships. We are committed to doing this free of charge.

Our reason for starting ScrewUp is to produce profits for this purpose. In addition, we will donate to other organizations who deal with practical issues related to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Sex Trafficking. We believe that, together, we can stop abuse. Please help us in this mission.

*While I only work with women, my awesome husband, Bill, has joined me in helping men.

Bill Winder

COO of ScrewUpBill is an accomplishedReal Estate Broker, He is founder and managing partner of WinFin LLC. An avid sailor, Master/Captain and Veteran. Bill founded Vets4Sail, offering free sailing trips off San Diego Coastline to Active Military and Veterans. Bill volunteers his time to help victims become victorious!

Billy Winder

Marketing Director of ScrewUp. Billy's love of adrenaline based sports inspire his ideas which he brings to life through creative marketing. Billy's love of all types of people makes him a perfect complement to the ScrewUp team.